Brad Leithauser lists the disadvantages and advantages of publishing books of poetry during this 1985 interview with Don Swaim. He also tells us that he prefers to write poetry because it fits into his schedule better that any other form of writing. Leithauser is the author of the novels Equal Distance and Hence, Seaward as well as many books of poetry.

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For many years most of the best writers of the English language found their way to Don Swaim's CBS Radio studio in New York. Wired for Books is proud to webcast these interviews in RealAudio.